Pei Xiangjun scanned the bamboo forest. She pulled out the saber from Ye Jingtang’s waist and cut two bamboo poles of suitable size. After shaving off the branches, she threw one to Ye Jingtang and stood upright. “Jingtang, from now on, I’m your master.”

If you think that translation is the translator's work and thus should be rewarded by their works, you are wrong.I love Riftan- his fierce protectiveness, his deep and boundless devotion to Maxi, his consuming love. Even though it pushes it's way into obsessiveness, it's clear that his life has been tied to Maxi's for longer and more adently then she could ever guess. Here is the thing. Riftan worked his ass+1 to be in the position he is right now, he acomplished what no other Knight or Kingdom alone would ever do and he is so proud of it, everyone basically kisses his butt (not like I wouldn't). But he believes that Max only sees nothing but the small-ugly-no-rank knight that he used to be in the past, even when in the present he himself has his own Country and has the Kingdom (King included) basically on their knees for him, but in his mind he believes Max doesn't want him/love him because he isn't worthy. Swoooooon. The fires are still burning,” Kuahel intoned. “They could not have gotten far. Go after them at once.” Okay.” Ye Jingtang immediately got up and went to the courtyard, wanting to pull out two bamboo poles from the vegetable trellis. To be honest, both characters have lots of confidence problems, creating a lot of misunderstandings but both are trying their best to grow and be a little less insecure.

The morning after their wedding night, Max was left by her husband Riftan, who went in her father's stead to fight dragons. The novel started on the day he return, three years later. Max was abused by her father, forcing her to keep the marriage intact if she wanted a peaceful life. From an unknown knight, Riftan shoot to the top when he managed to subdue the dragon. And rumors were flying that the king has bestowed his princess to Riftan.Maxi began to tremble, and her breaths came in sharp gasps as though she were drowning. Rif tan’s hand glided up her waist to cup her breast, where his thumb rubbed her taut nipple. She was on the precipice of a crumbling dam. His passion swallowed her like a tidal wave, sweeping away all her thoughts. It was impossible to tell how long they spent engrossed in each other’s bodies before an impatient rap at the door snapped her awake.

BUT, BUT BUT, BUT I think it's totally worth it just because of our dear protagonist: Maximilian. The story is told by her, and she's presented like a traumatized insecure girl who suffered the constant abuse of her father, but once her environment is changed and is surrounded by a caring husband and supportive people, she starts to realize that maybe she is more than what she was told. Her character development is slow but realistic and truly beautiful and inspiring. Also the secondary characters are very interesting (Ruth ily). And despite all the complains I have with the main couple, I also understand the misunderstandings and misconception about what it's beloved wants due to their past experiences and personalities, so I consider they have a great potential and the execution of the concept is in general well done. There were some problems in Anatol requiring my urgent attention. I spent the night sending messages, searching for merchants to help me," Riftan explained as he took off his coat and tossed it over a chair. What happened to the man who had lavished her with kisses last night? Who was this person spouting nonsense before her? She shook her head in bewilderment. Hebaron shook with laughter. “Seeing as you’re blushing like a new bride, things must have gone well. You should never have shown restraint in the first place.” A-After all, the only reason I volunteered for the expedition to the Plateau was so I could leave the island sooner. I intend to return to Anatol-"When he looked down at her in surprise, she lashed out, "D-Do you think you know w-what I want better than I do?" How do English readers have access to this novel? As far as I know, this work was never formally translated by Ridi books. So I don't know how you all got to even know about this work. One thinks that anger is a sign to beat, and the other takes every word as a critique of his social status. Her spine tingled. She looked at him with hazy eyes, thrilled by the heat. The man’s face, overwhelmed with passion, looked terrifyingly fierce yet fragile at the same time. He embraced her tightly and trembled like a man who endured terrible suffering. But Max couldn’t wait any longer. She moved her waist and tinkered with his body. Riftan puffed and inhaled heavily, holding her pelvis tightly with both hands, deep creases forming in his forehead. Soon, an unbearable tingling began to spread from her lower abdomen. Though she tried to cling to her self-control, her efforts were futile. Before long, she was imploring against his lips, “P-Please, Riftan. Please.”